Juvenile Corrections Officer

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Job description

Juvenile Corrections Officer - Martin Hall Juvenile Detention Facility - Medical Lake, WA

1. Supervises juvenile offender movement in and out of the program area.
2. Monitors program areas during scheduled programs.
3. Ensures that all juvenile offenders are where they are scheduled to be.
4. Takes corrective action with juvenile offenders when indicated.
5. Reviews and implements security and control policies and procedures including but not limited to the following: intake processing; out processing; juvenile offender control and supervision; use of force; contraband control; inventory control; personal and physical plant searches; key, tool, and equipment control; and facility and vehicle inspections. 
6. Provides juvenile offender transportation.
7. Supervises juvenile offender recreation and community service activities.
8. Reviews and implements safety and emergency policies and procedures including, but not limited to the following: fire safety, flammable, toxic, and caustic materials, emergency plans, evacuation drills, and threats to security.
9. Assists juvenile offenders program orientation and special needs.
10. Assists juvenile offenders as necessary with  paperwork and forms.
11. Assists juvenile offenders as necessary activities, etc. relating to correctional programming.
12. Maintains juvenile offender casebooks including filing, auditing, and reviewing as directed by administrative and supervisory staff.
13. Assists caseworker, administrative, and supervisory staff as directed.
14. Performs maintenance and repair functions as directed by the Supervisor.
15. Attends staff and program meetings as required by supervisory staff and corporate policies and procedures
16. Demonstrates knowledge & responsibility in performance of duties as prescribed by facility procedures. Has an understanding of the addiction process. 
17. Applies the appropriate practices in Intake, Discharge, Contractor Reports, Individual Sessions, Risk Assessment, Motivational Interviewing,  and Social Learning Theory.
18. Works well under pressure and maintains self-control.
19. Motivates and works well with residents. 
20. Receptive to change and new ideas.

Other Job Functions:

All other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor of the Martin Hall Juvenile Detention Facility.

Required Annual Training:

Employees new to CCCS/Martin Hall are required to complete at least forty (40) hours of training relevant to their position during the first year of employment.  The Juvenile Corrections Officer is required to complete at least sixteen (16) hours of training during each year of employment. Additional training hours may be required for disciplinary, emergency, or program-need reasons as needed.

Working Conditions:

Working conditions are inside in a climate-controlled environment with occasional background noise.  Occasional travel may be required.  The Juvenile Corrections Officer generally works five (5), eight (8)-hour shifts per week with part-time work available.  Considerable documentation and paperwork requirements exist.  The Juvenile Corrections Officer must be able to organize and manage time effectively and manage multiple tasks. 

Material and Equipment Used:

Computer; telephone; printer; copy machine, fax machine; breathalyzer; general office supplies.

Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions:

Sitting/Standing/Walking:  Approximately 90% of time is spent seated while working at a desk or in meetings. Balance of time (approximately 10%) is spent standing or moving around working areas and outside locations. 

Speaking/Hearing:  Clear diction and acute hearing are necessary for interaction with the public, contacts, and co-workers. 

Vision:  Corrected vision close to 20/20 is necessary for efficient record keeping.

Reaching/Handling:  Good manual dexterity for computer keyboard use and the ability to retrieve and work with appropriate paperwork, equipment, and supplies. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

1. Oral and written communications as required by assignment.
2. Ability to communicate in a non-threatening manner.
3. Ability to observe and evaluate various Youth behaviors. 
4. Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent. Physically able to respond to emergency situations.  Verifiable work experience in public contact setting.  Must by POST certified.  Must successfully pass security background investigation.

Position details

Job title

Juvenile Corrections Officer

Position type

Job

Work-Study program

No

Location requirements

Location type

Onsite

Onsite location

Medical Lake, Washington, United States

Time requirements

Schedule

Full Time

Employment duration

Permanent

Compensation and benefits

Expected pay

18.75 USD

Additional compensation

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Benefits

Medical Vision Dental Paid time off Paid sick leave401(k) match FSA or HSA plans Life insurance Tuition reimbursement

Perks

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Additional benefits

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Work authorization

This job requires US work authorization

This job is open to candidates with Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

This job is open to candidates with Optional Practical Training (OPT)

Skills

Active Listening Coordinating Skills Critical Thinking Judgment and Decision Making Monitoring Negotiation Time Management

Degree level

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School year

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Latest graduation date

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Major groups

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Application process

Application open range

Continuous

Number of hires

Multiple

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Job owner

Arthur Porter